Janes weight = x
Twelve pounds less than twice janes weight is 270 pounds
12 less than 2x is 270
2x -12 = 270 (add 12 to each side)
2x = 270 + 12
2x = 282 (divide 2 from each side)
x = 282/2
x = 141
The answer is 141 pounds
They both have the same variable(s) and equal the same thing
Answer:
a number
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
0.32
Step-by-step explanation:
First you divide 2.40 by 30 and then it gives you the cost of each individual piece of candy.then you multiply 4 by that amount.
3x+12 you would add all the like terms I belive